Biographies – The Blues Garage

Jimmy Vaughan – Texas Blues Legend

10/10/2023 - by JBP

Jimmie Lawrence Vaughan Jr., a true Texan born on March 20, 1951, in the heart of Dallas County, embodies the soul of American blues-rock. His …

Sue Foley – The Ice Queen

09/27/202309/27/2023 - by JBP

In the realm of blues music, few artists have left as indelible a mark as Sue Foley, aptly nicknamed “The Ice Queen” for her cool, …

Blind Boy Fuller: Piedmont Blues Legend

08/09/202308/04/2023 - by JBP

Blind Boy Fuller was a towering figure in the world of blues music, whose mesmerizing guitar playing and soulful vocals captivated audiences in the 1930s …

Piano Red: The Soulful Journey of a Legendary Boogie Blues Artist

08/04/2023 - by JBP

Piano Red, was born William Lee Perryman on October 19, 1911, in Hampton, Georgia, was an iconic blues musician whose distinctive piano style and soulful …

Joe Bonamassa

06/11/202306/11/2023 - by JBP

Joe Bonamassa: A Blues Guitar Virtuoso’s Journey Joe Bonamassa, a name synonymous with blues and guitar virtuosity, has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful playing, …

Bonnie Raitt

05/01/202306/11/2023 - by JBP

Bonnie Raitt is an American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist, born on November 8, 1949, in Burbank, California. Her parents were both in the music industry, …

Little Walter

04/15/202304/13/2023 - by JBP

Little Walter Jacobs, commonly known as Little Walter, was one of the most influential harmonica players and blues musicians of his time. He revolutionized the …

Hambone Willie Newbern

03/20/202304/13/2023 - by JBP

Blues music has a rich and complex history, and one of the early pioneers of the genre was Hambone Willie Newbern. Born in Tennessee in …

Robert Cray

03/13/202302/05/2023 - by JBP

Robert Cray is an American blues guitarist and singer who rose to prominence in the 1980s with his soulful voice and incredible guitar playing. Born …

Jimmy Reed – Blues Guitar Legend

03/08/202303/06/2023 - by JBP

Jimmy Reed was an American blues musician and songwriter born on September 6, 1925, in Dunleith, Mississippi. He is widely considered one of the most …

Chess Records – A Little History of the Legendary Blues & Early Rock Company

02/25/202302/18/2023 - by JBP

Chess Records was a legendary American blues and rock ‘n’ roll record label that was founded in 1950 by Leonard and Phil Chess. The label …

Memphis Slim

02/18/202301/31/2023 - by JBP

Memphis Slim, born John Len Chatman on September 3, 1915, in Memphis, Tennessee, was a blues singer, pianist, and songwriter. He is widely regarded as …

Stevie Ray Vaughan – Texas Bluesman

02/12/202302/05/2023 - by JBP

Stevie Ray Vaughan was a legendary blues musician and guitarist, born in Dallas, Texas on October 3, 1954. He began playing guitar at a young …